FIRST PRINCIPLE
THE TREND IS YOUR FRIEND.We wouldn’t know whether to surf, or to
mindlessly gawk at our surrounds. Seriously!
PHOTO: PALADINO“Most of our best waves and
slabs are boat access only, so it
can be really challenging to get
there unless the weather is being
generous,” Marcus said.
“My favourite wave is only
accessible by logging road, and
it’s extremely fickle. Everything
needs to line up perfectly, but
when it does there’s no place I’d
rather be in the world. You can
get barrelled, do three turns and
still have an air section all in one
wave – it’s a filmer’s dream!
“Another area, that shall
not be named, is riddled with
perfect pointbreaks. It’s a shame
photographers aren’t allowed to
shoot there, hence why you’ve
probably never seen a photo of
their waves.”
Once you get your surfing fix,
make sure to check out some
of the other things to do on theisland, including the ridiculous
amounts of hikes, as well as some
tasty ales at the local microbrews.
“I love surfing on Vancouver
Island because it’s so natural
here. You don’t see or hear any
cars driving by from the lineup
or have big, industrial buildings
around you as eyesores. It’s a very
calming and pure environment,
as surfing was meant to be.”Plenty of pros, such as Dorian, Connor Coffin, The Malloys
and Machado make a yearly stop to Vancouver Island.
PHOTO: PALADINO